The developers at Pocketpair, the studio behind Palworld, gave their staff a well-deserved day off to celebrate the release of Monster Hunter Rise (Wilds appears to be a typo). As reported by Automaton, the studio amusingly attributed the absence to a wave of mysteriously reported employee illnesses on February 27th, the day before the game's launch. This playful announcement cleverly highlighted the team's excitement for the new title.
While a fun gesture, Pocketpair reassured fans that game updates would not be affected by this impromptu holiday. The timing coincided perfectly with Monster Hunter Rise's official release on February 28th.
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise Weapons Tier List
Monster Hunter Rise has enjoyed a phenomenal launch, boasting 1 million concurrent players on Steam alone. This impressive feat catapulted it into Steam's top 10 most-played games of all time, surpassing titles like Baldur's Gate 3, Hogwarts Legacy, and Elden Ring.
Despite its popularity, Monster Hunter Rise currently holds a "Mixed" user review rating on Steam, prompting Capcom to release official guidance on resolving PC performance issues. Furthermore, Capcom has announced early details for Title Update 1, which will introduce an endgame social hub.
The game's impact is global, but especially notable in Japan. Automaton reported on a Japanese indie developer who humorously lamented their lack of Steam sales since Monster Hunter Rise's release.
This isn't Pocketpair's first foray into game-related employee holidays; they similarly granted a day off in 2022 for the release of FromSoftware's Elden Ring.
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IGN's review of Monster Hunter Rise awarded it an 8/10, stating: "Monster Hunter Rise continues to refine the series' rough edges, resulting in incredibly fun battles, though it lacks a true challenge."
